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Alyssa Barbieri

8 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 8 for Chicago

The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 8 days away.

From now until the start of the season, we’ll be counting down each day by revisiting the players who have worn that specific jersey number.

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No. 8 is currently worn by kicker Cairo Santos, who is in a contract year. Other players to wear the number include Rex Grossman and Vince Evans.

With 8 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 8 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):

K Cairo Santos: 2023-present

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WR N'Keal Harry: 2022

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RB Damien Williams: 2021

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QB Tyler Bray: 2020

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QB Mike Glennon: 2017

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QB Jimmy Clausen: 2014-15

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P Adam Podlesh: 2011-13

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QB Rex Grossman: 2003-08

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QB Cade McNown: 1999-2000

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PK Carlos Huerta: 1996

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P Pat O'Neill: 1995

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QB Mike Hohensee: 1987

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P Maury Buford: 1985-91

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QB Vince Evans: 1977-83

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HB Jim Canady: 1948-49

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QB Bill Glenn: 1944

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RB Dante Magnani: 1943

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HB Hugh Gallarneau: 1941-47

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E Charles Heileman: 1939

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QB/HB/TB George Grosvenor: 1935-36

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HB Al Moore: 1932

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QB/HB Carl Brumbaugh: 1930-38

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FB Buck White: 1927-29

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HB Vern Mullen: 1926

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FB/HB/QB Johnny Bryan: 1923-26

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QB Joey Sternaman: 1922

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